Spirit crowned Esports World Cup 2026 champions after defeating FUT
Spirit have crowned themselves the Esports World Cup 2026 champions, defeating FUT 3-1 in a thrilling grand final held on August 23 at the Accor Arena in Paris. The victory secured a massive $600,000 prize and 1,000 Club Points for the Russian roster, capping off a tournament that saw Counter-Strike 2 legends battle for a total pool of $2 million.
The decisive match was anchored by Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, who delivered an MVP performance with an impressive +18 K/D ratio and 94 ADR. His teammates zont1x, sh1ro, tN1R, and magixx provided crucial support, overcoming a tough series that included tight maps like Nuke (13-5) and Ancient (16-14). The final standings saw FUT take second place with $340,000, while Legacy claimed third spot.
Beyond the scoreboard, the tournament highlighted spectacular individual moments, including clutch plays from sh1ro and OT heroics by tN1R. Dust II emerged as the most popular map played during the event, drawing intense attention from fans worldwide. The complete bracket and detailed statistics are now available for review.
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